New instructions from the Arlington County Fire Marshal require that there will be no parking available in the library garage for the duration of the Friends of the Arlington Public Library Book Sale Oct. 3-6. Surface parking lots will remain open.
Patrons with holds at Central: Pickup dates for holds at Central will be extended. Any holds set to expire between Oct. 5 and Oct. 7 will be held through the end of the day on Tue., Oct. 8.
The ramp will also be closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Visitors to the sale must enter the garage via the Central Library elevator or garage stairwells.
Free parking within a short walk may also be available at:
- Quincy Park (gravel lot)
- N Nelson St (weekends & after 5 p.m. on weekdays, street parking)
- Eastbound Washington Blvd (street parking)
Nearby paid parking options include:
- 10th St N (street parking)
- 3833 Fairfax Dr. Ballston Medical Center Parking Lot
- 3801 & 3803 Fairfax Dr. Colonial Parking Lot
If you plan to purchase more than 5 boxes of materials, please see a sale organizer upon entry to the sale for staff elevator availability. For further information, visit the Friends website.